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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 530.79 and 262.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 530.79 and 262.92 is: 393.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 530.79 = 262.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/530.79 = 262.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 530.79 × 262.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 139,555.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,555.31/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.02

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